PRAESCIENT

Praescient Analytics
Official Website: http://www.praescientanalytics.com/
Official about page: http://www.praescientanalytics.com/about.php
Country: United States
Location: 635 Slaters Lane Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
Founded: 2011
Business: Big Data Analytics, Behavioral Intelligence
Contact
Phone: +1 703 739 2110
Fax: +1 703 739 2210

Background

"Patrick Ryan: The founding members of our company started with Berico Technologies as an independent business unit. They formed a partnership with Palantir Technologies after recognizing the potential of their platform." TechCocktail

"Praescient Analytics, a firm that specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to national security, intelligence and homeland defense customers."

"Examining how information is optimally spread requires the study of the degree of influence one node has in relation to other nodes, or as ANSG might say, how influential units in a network act in a changing environment. Running simulations on a small network seems fairly easy, but “simulations become computationally expensive when the size of the network becomes very large.”

Using an inferential statistics framework is a powerful way to enable researchers to scale analysis with massive data sets. For example, behavioral intelligence tools allow analysts to ingest millions of complex electronic communications within an organization, aggregate and standardize the data, and identify patterns of normal behavior. By analyzing communication patterns, analysts can isolate anomalies and provide perspective on inter- and intra-communication behaviors across networks.

In particular, behavioral intelligence can identify the level of influence of each actor in relation to others. Through the process of analyzing digital trails to uncover trends in communication between nodes, users are able to investigate, monitor, and detect relevant activities in large amounts of data, or as ANSG might say – identify “spreaders” in the population who carry the most influence.

Post by: Dan Potocki, who directs the Initiatives Group at Praescient Analytics, a collective of subject matter experts and thought leaders committed to solving the biggest problems with advanced analysis technologies." [1]

"Team Praescient" is International and is working within 6 continents, according to their website in 2014.

Products

see videos listed below in Reports.

Countries using products

Being used by the US and United Kingdom for analysis of activities happening in UK, Iran, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria...

Reports

• 1.30.2014: The Latest Web Intelligence Practices by Team Praescient. Doing surveillance (spying) and mapping of Anonymous, Redhack and SEA re OpTurkey

• 6.9.2013: Berico founders bankroll new ventures by former employees. By Jill R. Aitoro, Washington Business Journal

• 5.10.2013:Praescient Analytics: Decoding Data for National Security and Defense TechCocktail By Will Schmidt

• 11.12.2012: Q&A with Katie Crotty, Iraqi War Veteran & Praescient CEO: Military Influences, Female Executives. By Srimathi Sridhar WashingtonExec

• 10.20.2012: Army Investigating Acquisition of Controversial Intel Software Defense News

• Video: Analysis of 2011 UK Riots Praescient, Palintir, Kapow

• Video: Understanding the Libyan Revolution Praescient

• Video: Analyzing the Uprising in Syria Praescient

• Patrick Ryan CNAS

Tech & Business Partners

• Palantir [2]

• Kapow

• Partnered Research Organizations include;

Institute for the Study of War (ISW)

Institute for the Study of Violent Groups (ISVG) at University of New Haven, CT

Critical Threats Project (CTP) of the American Enterprise Institute

People Responsible

Patrick Ryan, Founder and President

Twitter: @pkryan04

Google + [3]

CNAS: Next Generation National Security Leaders 2012-13 CNAS

"Patrick Ryan is the President of Praescient Analytics, a firm that specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to national security, intelligence and homeland defense customers. In this role, he oversees the company's commitment to operational impact and is responsible for the growth, performance and delivery of Praescient's initiatives. Mr. Ryan has worked closely with key leaders at every level from national agencies to forward-deployed fusion centers in Afghanistan in order to provide high-impact IT solutions and improvements in analytical processes.

Prior to founding Praescient, Mr. Ryan served as an Army intelligence officer. Over the course of two combat deployments to Iraq, he developed extensive experience in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, including leading a highly specialized team of intelligence analysts, interrogators and technical specialists to target al Qaeda leadership across Northern Iraq.

Mr. Ryan was a Distinguished Graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned a B.S. in International Relations with a concentration in Systems Engineering.

He is currently completing his M.A. in Security Studies at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program with a concentration in Terrorism and Substate Violence. He is an avid runner and triathlete, and lives in Washington, D.C."

"Pat also sits on a panel for The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Hiring Our Heroes initiative." Video

" Praescient Analytics: President, 2011 - present

Berico Technologies: Deputy Director, 2009 - 2011

US Army: Intelligence Officer, 2004 - 2009 "

[4]

Katie Crotty, CEO at Praescient Analytics

Linked-In

Past:

• Deputy VP, Consulting at Berico Technologies

"Led a multiple-contract business unit worth over $11M providing Consulting, Analysis, and Stability Operations support to the Intelligence and Federal Communities"

• Captain at US Army

Bill Wall, Vice President, Praescient Analytics

Source:Linked-In

Past:

• Account Executive, Joint Special Operations at EMC

• Business Strategy and Pursuit Director, Intelligence Community at EMC2

• Lieutenant Colonel, Special Forces at US Army

• Unit Commander at USSOCOM

• Operations Officer at JSOC

• Company Commander at USAJFKSWCS

• Battalion Operations Officer/ Company Commander at 7th Special Forces Group

• Foreign Area Officer at Defense Attaché Office, U.S. Embassy Panama City, Panama

Aaron Menenberg, Analyst at Praescient Analytics

Source: EconoMonitor

"Aaron Menenberg is an analyst at Praescient Analytics and the Technology Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War'. He is also a graduate student in international relations at The Maxwell School of Syracuse University. Previously he has worked at The Hudson Institute on sovereignty issues, for the Israeli Ministry of Defense, and at the IBM Corporation. The views expressed are his own. He welcomes questions and comments at menenbergaaron@gmail.com."

Twitter: @AaronMenenberg

Billy Lamb, Consultant at Praescient Analytics

Linked-In

" Praescient Analytics: Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry

May 2012 – Present (1 year 2 months) Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Consultant to Federal Law Enforcement on the investigation and analysis of criminal cases ranging from Human Trafficking to National Security. "

Past:

• Sr Project Manager at Westcoast Forensic Consulting Group

• Country Manager - Law Enforcement Professional Program Afghanistan at L-3 Communications MPRI

• President/CEO at Timberland Security Corp

• Law Enforcement Officer (Retired) at Tampa Police Department

• Law Enforcement Officer at Dade City Police Department

Holly Helm, Consultant at Praescient Analytics

Source:Linked-In

Past:

• Analyst Consultant at Berico Technologies

• Modeling and Simulation Analyst at Operational Intelligence, LLC

• Linguist Consultant at Mission Essential Personnel, LLC

Jorie Salyers, Consultant at Praescient Analytics

Source: Linked-In

Current: Embedded Analyst at Praescient Analytics

Past:

• Information Assurance Red Team - Marine Corps Network Operations Security Center at Northrop Grumman Information Systems

• Senior Consultant / Law Enforcement Intelligence Community Lead at Booz Allen Hamilton

• Computer Network Defense - Sergeant at Marine Corps Network Operation Security Center

• Intelligence Analyst, SIGINT at United States Marine Corps

Lee Erickson, DOD Lead at Praescient Analytics

Source:Linked-In

Brian Bryson, Recruiter at Praescient Analytics

Source Linked-In

Michael James, Recruiter at Praescient Analytics

SourceLinked-In

" April 2012 – Present (1 year 3 months) Alexandria, VA

Praescient Analytics is a Veteran Owned Small Business. Our aim is to revolutionize how the world understands information by empowering our customers with the latest analytic tools and methodologies. We were founded by a group of former military intelligence analysts, software engineers, and entrepreneurs with a common passion for analysis. Over the past two years, we have built a team of dedicated professionals with a wide range of experiences and talents. Many of us have deployed to combat zones, others have fought corruption from the halls of academia, and still others have made their mark by going head to head with the media moguls of Hollywood. We believe that this diversity is what makes us great. As a team we value a start up culture, a strong work ethic, and leadership from the front. "

Past:

• Sr. Recruiter at SOC LLC

"SOC is the global leader in full-service security management. With extensive human and technical resources; a domestic and international footprint; and the necessary depth of know-how and experience - we are able to support and achieve our clients' objectives in any corner of the world. We provide security services for individuals, domestic facilities, nuclear power plants, and military bases. We provide logistics services worldwide. We have a wide breadth of operations and maintenance (O&M) capabilities. We train military, police, and corporate personnel in the latest techniques and force protection strategies including personal weapon handling, off-road vehicular maneuvering, planning / executing convoy operations, and a full range of requirements from the military and SWAT Teams. "

• Recruiter at Kforce

" July 2008 – July 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Kforce is a national provider of technology resource solutions for Fortune 500 and premier companies. From single development resource needs to staffing entire project teams, our unique client-centric approach makes Kforce the essential resource in delivering or supporting key technology initiatives on both local and national levels.

With more than 50 years of experience, we have developed a proprietary methodology called the Kforce Knowledge Staffing Model® which allows us to deliver perfectly timed resources in four major technology specializations – Functional Engagements, Development, Enterprise Data Management and Infrastructure.

Kforce’s extensive and perpetually expanding network of professional technology specialists is instrumental in helping our clients achieve their strategic business objectives with the best resources. "

Dan Potocki, Program Lead at Praescient Analytics

Source Linked-In

Mike Doyle

Source: [5]

Bob Stasio, Praescient's Dir of Cyber Analytics

Source: [6]

"Former Chief of Operations, NSA Network Operations Center

Mr. Stasio joined Praescient Analytics in January 2013 as The Director of Cyber Analytics. Mr. Stasio leads the development of cyber strategy, education, and emerging opportunities. As the global cyber threat continues to grow, Mr. Stasio brings unique perspectives to defend commercial infrastructure. Mr. Stasio received a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also hold two Master's degrees in Network Protection and Intelligence Studies from Capitol College and American Military University respectively. Mr. Stasio is also a gradate of numerous U.S. Army professional education courses. He hold various technical certifications, to include CISSP.

Prior to his work at Praescient Analytics, Mr. Stasio served as the Chief of Operations at NSA's Network Operations Center. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the cyber center. During his tenure as an U.S. Army Officer Mr. Stasio helped stand up USCYBERCOMMAND and the Army Network Warfare Battalion. He served under General Keith Alexander on the Commander's Action Group (CAG). In 2009 Bob was then selected to command Bravo company, 744th MI BN. In this position he was responsible for 70 Soldiers, $500 Million of equipment, and the Army's sole investment in remote CNO. In 2007 Mr. Stasio led a 35 member Signals Intelligence platoon during the surge campaign in Iraq. His groundbreaking efforts led to the capture of 450 high value targets. Bob's Platoon was awarded the NSA Director's trophy for his efforts, the smallest unit ever to receive the award." [7]

Alis Wang, Analyst Consultant with Praescient Analytics

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